Past Sensory Modulation Brisbane Training Events:

This page gives an overview of some of the workshops provided in the past.

For current on demand training see this page

WORKSHOPS

Sensory Modulation in Community Mental Health

These one day workshops are designed for occupational therapists working in public community mental health services. Content includes:

· Sensory modulation and the person, occupations and the environment (PEO)

· An overview of sensory modulation

· The 8 senses and occupational functioning

· How sensory modulation works

· Factors that impact a person’s sensory needs

· Sensory modulation strategies using PEO

· Practical steps to use sensory modulation

· Questions & Additional Resources

Sensory skills addressed in the workshop:

1. Turning down sensory input

2. Sensory strategies to reverse physiology

3. Dive reflex to change physiology

4. Assessing an individual’s response to sensory input and their sensory needs

5. Making sure sensory approaches are SAIM (safe, appropriate, individualised and meaningful)

6. Sensory strategies to facilitate occupations/activity engagement

7. Explaining and exploring

8. Observation…using a sensory lens

Sensory Modulation in HDU (High Dependency Unit)

These one day workshops are designed for staff working in a public inpatient mental health service (nursing, medical, diversional therapy and consumer consultants). Content includes:

· An overview of sensory modulation

· The 8 senses with regard to the inpatient environment

· How sensory modulation works

· Factors that impact a person’s sensory needs

· Sensory modulation strategies with regard to the person, occupations and the environment (PEO)

· Practical steps to use sensory modulation on an inpatient unit

· Questions & Additional Resources

Sensory skills addressed in the workshop:

1. Turning down sensory input

2. Sensory strategies to reverse physiology

3. Dive reflex to change physiology

4. Assessing the impact of sensory input on the individual

5. Making sure sensory approaches are SAIM

6. Sensory strategies to enhance functioning

7. Explaining and exploring

8. Observation…using a sensory lens

Sensory Modulation – Using a Sensory Lens with Clients

These one day workshops are designed for occupational therapists working in a public mental health service who were seeking more advanced training in sensory modulation and its implementation. Content includes:

· An overview of sensory modulation and factors impacting a person’s sensory needs.

· Sensory issues and mental health conditions

· Sensory modulation strategies with regard to the person (P)

· Sensory modulation strategies with regard to the environment (E)

· Sensory modulation strategies with regard to daily occupations (O)

· Practical steps to use sensory modulation in practice

· Questions & Additional Resources

Sensory skills addressed in the workshop:

1. Turning down sensory input

2. Sensory strategies to reverse physiology

3. Dive reflex to change physiology

4. Assessing the impact of sensory input on the individual

5. Making sure sensory approaches are SAIM

6. Sensory strategies to enhance functioning

7. Explaining and exploring

8. Observation…using a sensory lens

Sensory Approaches in OT Clinical Practice

This one day workshop outlines the theory and practical strategies essential to integrate sensory approaches into OT service delivery. By supporting the growth of skills and proficiency in developing a sensory lens, OTs can apply the concepts and strategies to any number of occupational roles and functions, to promote functional gains and independence for consumers. The content of the workshop included:

· Definitions, theory and evidence base of sensory modulation

· Introduction to the sensory system & sensory preferences

· Introduction to the concept of a ‘sensory lens’

· Application of a sensory approach in the areas of assessment, clinical interventions, and environment.

· Embedding sensory approaches in mental health service delivery with practical examples, case studies and exercises to brainstorm strategies to implement in the workplace.

· Building on sensory skill base - additional techniques/ training/ resources/ education options

Using Sensory Modulation with Aged Care Residents

These one day workshops are designed for staff (allied health, nursing, medical) working in aged care residental facilities. Content includes:

· The 8 senses and the impact of aging

· How sensory modulation works

· Applications when working with the elderly and in aged care

· Using the PEO model

· Ensuring sensory modulation is SAIM

· Introducing sensory modulation into your work practice

· Questions

Workplace Training

Training can be individually tailored for your workplace.

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